Santa Cruz, California vs. Grand Island, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Island, Nebraska is 59.3% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $30,516 in Grand Island, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Island, Nebraska is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Grand Island
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Grand Island, NE
Compared to Santa Cruz, Grand Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower